Cold War and Vietnam

Students will review locations relevant to the Korean War and its overarching regional geography with this map activity. There are 10 items to label on each map, 4 questions to answer, and 2 comprehension tasks to complete. The answers are included where...

Students analyze 10 documents, answer 10 historical context questions, complete two sorting charts, and write a DBQ essay to review Harry Truman's presidency. There are 12 essay prompts for students to choose from (students need to pay attention to the...

Students analyze 17 documents (6 images and 11 text), answer 17 historical context questions, complete a sorting chart, and write a DBQ essay to review LBJ's presidency . There are 12 essay prompts for students to choose from (one allows for the class or...

Students analyze 13 documents (5 images and 8 text), answer 13 historical context questions, complete a sorting chart, and write a DBQ essay to review the Cold War Space Race between America and the Soviet Union . There are 8 essay prompts for students...

Students analyze 14 documents (3 images and 11 text), answer 14 historical context questions, complete a sorting chart, and write a DBQ essay to review the Korean War. There are 10 essay prompts for students to choose from (one allows for the class or...

These are 375+ focus questions, thinking prompts, essential questions, objectives, guiding questions, review questions, writing prompts, even test or essay questions that you can use for all of U.S. History (American History). They would work as part of...

Students review key people and events related to US History by matching 20 historical images to a caption or dialogue exchange for the following topics: Exploration, Revolutionary War, Washington to Jefferson, Westward Expansion, the Civil War,...

Students will read about America's role in helping Europe rebuild and recover after World War 2 (WWII, WW2) as per the Marshall Plan and answer 14 questions. There are also 3 extension tasks for students to choose from. The reading is two pages, an...

Students will read excerpts from President Johnson's Great Society speech, answer 21 questions (a mix of academic and opinion), and complete 2 creative/extension tasks. The answers are included where appropriate and this would be great for a sub! Sample...

Students will read and analyze JFK's inauguration speech by answering 23 questions (a mix of academic, creative, and opinion). An answer key is included where appropriate and this would work for a sub!  Sample questions include: --What does...

This is a fun research assignment for students to do. I allow them to use the internet on their phones or computer if available. I use it while studying the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln but it could be used while studying JFK as well or just as an extra...

A 'top trumps' style supercards card game that enables your students to learn about all of the American presidents. Your class will love the trading cards which they can play with in an interactive and engaging way! The game is perfect for introducing...